Training for a strength running jump vs. training for a reactive running jump

When talking about the one leg jump the “general consensus”is that this way of jumping is to be named a “reactive jump”because it relies heavily on the reactive ability of that particular athlete.

While this is a general name for the one leg jump,“reactive”,the reality is that the one-leg jump has [...]

The equation of jumping

I want to establish through this post the “proper equation of jumping”. Yes,I know,I’m starting to sound more and more like a marketing guru but bare with me on this one.

The problem I have found with whatever there is in this strength&speed “industry”(although I have hardly understood where the word “industry”[...]

Eastern training conditions

It’s funny how western guys take things for granted. In all domains. But since we’re talking athletic things in here,let’s keep it at that.

Whenever I look over youtube,say,searching for squats,plyos,or whatever training “events”,I see all kinds of fancy gyms,apparatus,machines,bossu-balls,tens of squat racks,power racks,[...]

The importance of isometric tension for the running jump

When people talk about isometrics in the training world,they don’t really associate isometric stuff with dynamic efforts for athleticism. Truth is,the isometric concepts/benefits/volume/intensities etc are barely known in the training world.

One could go on and think “why the hell should I train isometrically when the aim is doing dynamic movements?”and,well,[...]

Collapse points in high speed jumping

Ok,let’s say you have a 30 inch vert. Now I come and tell you:jump 34 inches. You listen and go try it:you begin your approach,you plant,you bend,you jump,and I measure 30 inches. Ok,fine,but why can’t you jump 34?

Yeap,I know,pretty hard to tell,[...]

To jump or not to jump?

Hey guys,this is my first post here so I hope you enjoy it. I’ll talk about the basics of jump training and the two “major types”of individuals I have ran into during my training journey. Have fun reading!

Since you’re reading this,I bet you love to jump. Do you? Most people think [...]